FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Food Processing Sector in Developing Countries

in the Food processing Sector in Developing Countries

in the Food Processing Sector in Developing Countries

OPPORTUNITIES FOR VERTICAL DIVERSIFICATION IN THE FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR

Mega farms, feed lots, chemical amendments, long distance travel, food processing.

In particular, how can indigenous food processing be developed into viable exports?

The sector specific services are intended to meet the requirements of the food and non food agricultural processing industries.

Though food processing is a major export industry of developing countries, their exports are largely concentrated in the first stage of processing.

Expert Meeting on Vertical Diversification in the Food Processing Sector in Developing Countries

3. Opportunities for vertical diversification in the food processing sector in developing countries

Food safety in rural areas Agro processing Information exchange soils, climate and conservation agriculture.

2. Expert Meeting on Vertical Diversification in the Food Processing Sector in Developing Countries

The main industries are textiles, food processing, beverages, construction materials, clothing, paper products, and shrimp.

Training was provided at all the centres in maintenance of domestic equipment and food processing.

2. The process of identification of market opportunities in the food processing sector was extensively discussed.

13. A proper macroeconomic environment was essential for successful vertical diversification in the food processing industry.

Expert Meeting on Vertical Diversification 1 3 September in the Food Processing Sector in Developing Countries

MINUSTAH troops have conducted technical training for local youths in electricity, mechanics, food processing and other areas.

Meeting of Experts on Vertical Diversification 1 3 September in the Food processing Sector in Developing Countries

Food and Nutrition Despite the rapid progress made in food production and processing, mal nutrition continues to be a major area of concern for public health.

The ongoing UNIDO integrated programme to boost the food processing industry in Songchon County would contribute to creating sustainable rural industrial development and increasing food production.

When women work in the field of fishery, they are usually employed in processing fishery products (processing frozen produce, cannery, preparation of smoked and salted food) and in trade.

With respect to finance for investment into food processing, typical minimum investment costs for a medium sized processing plant would normally be in the range of US 5 million.

Food production or marketing means all operations in the production of food (other than planting and breeding) and activities such as the gathering, purchase, processing, storage, transport, display, supply and sale of food.

Furthermore, there was considerable scope for technical cooperation among developing countries with regard to the food processing sector.

The people's governments at various levels shall encourage and support efforts to improve food processing technology so as to promote the improvement of hygienic quality of food.

These include biodigester septic tanks for treatment of domestic sewage anaerobic pond systems for treating agricultural processing wastes and anaerobic sludge reactors for the treatment of food processing waste water.

Food additive means any synthetic compound or natural substance put into food to improve its quality, colour, fragrance or taste, or for the sake of preservation or processing.

The percentage of the labour force engaged in agriculture and associated food processing and transportation activities also varied widely.

18. According to news reports, two local investors were interested in setting up food processing plants in the Territory.

In order to make the products of the food processing industries competitive on the world market, UNIDO will provide assistance in food safety and quality through specifically designed projects targeting the deficiencies of individual food industry subsectors.

Pakistani women have an almost exclusive responsibility in works such as embroidery, tailoring, weaving, leatherwork, pottery, ceramics and food processing.

Initially, agro based industry and food processing will be among the targeted sectors or areas of focus under this initiative.

Due consideration should be given to agro food, fibre processing and product innovation in order to enhance market access capabilities.

gathering and processing data from the entire subregion as a contribution towards food security and the management of natural resources

I. INTRODUCTION This report examines the market opportunities and particular constraints faced by developing countries in diversifying into food processing in four major areas, namely horticulture, fish, meat, and tropical beverage processing industries.

81. In March, UNU, in cooperation with the Central Food Technology Research Institute of India and the Indian Ministry of Food Processing Industries, organized the International Conference on Traditional Foods.

8. The participants recognized that in the food processing sector, packaging, labelling and food safety standards were of special importance in a number of export markets, especially in the OECD countries.

A number of food processing enterprises, including the biggest producer of sweets in the Baltic's the factory Laima attracted private capital.

6. The Expert Meeting found that the lack of access to finance often impeded vertical diversification in the food processing sector.

17. Quality control and health and hygiene standards were a key area in the successful development of the food processing industries.

A project on business partnerships and investment opportunities in food processing and agro industries in the Russian Federation is under implementation.

The Centre had also organized a workshop on food processing technologies in 2004, in which many countries from the region had participated.

Furthermore, participants stressed the need for further trade liberalization that would support vertical diversification in the food processing sector in developing countries.